I wonder if the Pats will be accused of being classless

[NCBirdfan]

doing trick plays to score pts is running up the score. did the pats run any trick plays?

As trick plays go, the fake field goal really is not much of a trick play(and I would almost argue it isn't one), if that is what you are referring. It was a counter-play to a team overloading one side. It's basically the same when an offense picks up a blitz by changing the play at the line. If Oakland were not overloading on that one side throughout the game, the fake field goal would not have even been attempted IMHO. Baltimore took advantage on a "blitzing" and overcompensating Oakland team.

[skeemer]

Rubbing it in? This is a professional sports, and these are grown men being paid to perform just like you are paid to perform at your job. It is no different than Apple 'rubbing it in' by crushing the competition in tablet sales.

I don't have a problem with either team 'running up the score.' If you don't like it, play some defense.

[baltimoreron]

To be labeled classless, you at some point have to be labeled as having class. Therefore, the Pats cannot be labeled classless.